<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif" style=""><b>Hi Graduate Students</b>,</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">This is a reminder that <b>enrollment for the </b><b>S</b><b>pring 2026
Quarter is now open!</b> Please take a few minutes to review the important
details below to ensure you’re on track for a successful <span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif;font-size:large"></span><span class="gmail_default" style="">Spring </span>quarter.</font></p>
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</font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><b><font face="arial, sans-serif"><img src="cid:ii_mlsgvs8j0" alt="📌" width="28" height="28" style="margin-right: 0px;"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif;font-size:large"> </span>Full-Time Enrollment Required</font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">All students must be enrolled in <b>at least 12 units</b> to
maintain full-time status. This applies to <b>all students</b>, regardless
of year or status.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif;font-size:large"></span><span class="gmail_default" style="">Be sure to clear up any enrollment holds right away! They often require a form or another process which can delay your clearance.<b> If you miss the deadline, there is no grace period.</b></span></font><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><img src="cid:ii_mlsgvs8l1" alt="⚠️" width="28" height="28" style="margin-right: 0px;"> <b><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif;font-size:large"> </span>Note:</b> Financial
Aid, TA salaries, and refunds are all tied to full-time enrollment. Avoid
delays—enroll now!</font></p>
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</font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><b><font face="arial, sans-serif"><img src="cid:ii_mlsgvs8l2" alt="🧾" width="28" height="28" style="margin-right: 0px;"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif;font-size:large"> </span>Enrollment Guidelines (from the POSC Graduate
Handbook)</font></b></p>
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1 & 2:</b> Focus on completing your required coursework:</font></li>
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of Study Courses</font></li>
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and Distribution Requirements</font></li>
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Units of Colloquium</font></li>
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3 and Beyond:</b> Once you’ve completed required coursework, maintain
full-time status through a combination of non-degree units, such as:</font></li>
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291, 297, 299, and 302</font></b></li>
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<li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Attached is the </span><b style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">2025-26 Political Science
Course Offering </b><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">(subject to change), always check the UCR Class Schedule for
updates.</span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">· First-year
students, please see the <b>How to Register</b> link <a href="https://registrar.ucr.edu/registering#step-1-log-in-to-rweb" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">here</a>.</font></p>
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</font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><b><font face="arial, sans-serif"><img src="cid:ii_mlsgvs8n3" alt="🧑🏫" width="28" height="28" style="margin-right: 0px;"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif;font-size:large"> </span>TA <span class="gmail_default" style="">Positions & </span>Enrollment</font></b></p>
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TA assignments are currently under reviewed. Contracts are expected to be sent out between February 27 and March 6.
</font></span><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">If you are serving as a <b>Teaching Assistant,</b> you
will be enrolled in <b>POSC 302 for 4 units</b> prior to the
beginning of the quarter. No <span class="gmail_default" style="">form, request or </span>action is required on your part for 302 course
enrollment.</font></p>
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</font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><b><font face="arial, sans-serif"><img src="cid:ii_mlsgvs8o4" alt="🚫" width="23" height="23" style="margin-right: 0px;"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif;font-size:large"> </span>Trouble Enrolling?</font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">If you’re blocked from enrolling due to instructor
permission (POSC 291, 297, 299) or need units added to a course, please
submit the <b>POSC Graduate Enrollment Form<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif;font-size:large">.</span></b></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif;font-size:large"></span><span class="gmail_default" style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif">Be sure to clear up any enrollment holds right away. They often require a form or another process, which can delay your clearance. <b>If you miss the deadline, there is no grace period.</b></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><font size="1"><img src="cid:ii_mlsgvs8p5" alt="🔗" width="28" height="28" style="margin-right: 0px;"></font><a href="https://forms.gle/mhdQTB4sqaRc98sS6" target="_blank" title="https://forms.gle/mhdQTB4sqaRc98sS6" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><font size="1"></font><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif;font-size:large"> </span>POSC Graduate Enrollment
Form link</a> (<i>& always listed below my signature)</i></font></p>
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</font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><b><font face="arial, sans-serif"><img src="cid:ii_mlsgvs8q6" alt="💰" width="28" height="28" style="margin-right: 0px;"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif;font-size:large"> </span>Spring 2026 Financial Aid Disbursement</font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">For students enrolled in at least 12 units, financial aid
begins disbursing on <b>Monday, March 30, 2026</b> </font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Aid will first cover any outstanding university charges
(housing, meals, university fees, etc.) on your student account and the
remaining balance will be disbursed to you.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><b><font face="arial, sans-serif">Refund Timelines:</font></b></p>
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Deposit:</b> Funds typically arrive in your bank account <b>3–5
business days</b> after they post to your student account.</font></li>
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Checks:</b> Mailed <b>Tuesdays only</b>, with delivery in <b>7–10
business days</b>.<br>
Be sure your <b>mailing address is up to date</b> to avoid
refund delays.</font></li>
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</font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><b><font face="arial, sans-serif"><img src="cid:ii_mlsgvs8r7" alt="✅" width="28" height="28" style="margin-right: 0px;"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif;font-size:large"> </span>Sign Up for Direct Deposit</font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">If you haven’t already, I strongly encourage you to enroll
in <b>Direct Deposit</b> for faster, more secure access to your
financial aid and salary. You can sign up through your <b>R’Web student
account</b>.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Be sure
you <b>complete the final step</b> and look for an email confirmation of
success.</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><font size="6"><b style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif" style=""><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif"></span></font></b>🧳</font><b><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large;font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif"> </span>POSC Travel Awards – Plan
Ahead!</font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">If you are planning to attend a conference this Spring,
please start your POSC Travel Grant request NOW. See the updated guidelines
attached for qualifications and more details.</font></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Important:
You MUST first apply to the Graduate Student Association (GSA)
travel grant in order to be eligible.</font></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><b>To begin your POSC Travel request</b>, please email me with
the following:</font></p>
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and location of conference</font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Indicate
whether you are presenting (include acceptance notice or panel info)</font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Estimated
costs for registration, travel, lodging and meals</font></li>
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<font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%"><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%"><br></span></font></div>Please feel free to reach out if you have any
questions or need assistance.</span><br clear="all"></font></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><br><div><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:1.38"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:1.38"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Kind regards, </span></p><p style="margin:0in;color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:"Bradley Hand ITC";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b><i><font size="4">Lori Jaramillo</font></i></b></span></p><p style="margin:0in;color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Graduate Student Advisor </span></p><p style="margin:0in;color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Department of Political Science, CHASS </span></p><p style="margin:0in;color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Watkins Hall, Room# 2128, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday</span></p><p style="margin:0in;color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Work Remote, Monday & Friday</span></p><p style="margin:0in;color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">(951) 827-5597 </span></p><p style="margin:0in;color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,255)"><u><a href="mailto:lorenaj@ucr.edu" style="color:rgb(51,51,255);margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" target="_blank">lorenaj@ucr.edu</a></u> </span></p><p style="margin:0in;color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,255)"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0in;color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,255)"><b><i><u><a title="https://scheduler.zoom.us/lorena-jaramillo/1-1-meeting" href="https://scheduler.zoom.us/lorena-jaramillo/1-1-meeting" style="color:rgb(51,51,255);margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" target="_blank">Book an appointment with me</a>!</u></i></b></span></p><p style="margin:0in;color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,255)"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in;color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Resources:</span></p><p style="margin:0in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u><a title="https://forms.gle/1KHrq4v5w1hGSPTG7" href="https://forms.gle/1KHrq4v5w1hGSPTG7" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff">POSC Graduate Enrollment Form</font></a></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u><a href="https://forms.gle/CNbfe2hZtuPtsvuY9" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff">POSC Degree Audit Change Form</font></a></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal"><br></p><p style="margin:0in;line-height:normal"><font color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"><b>The last day to submit a POSC Enrollment request for Spring '26 is April 10th!</b></font></p></div></div></div></div></div>